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Simmons College, established in 1899, is a private women’s undergraduate college that also offers graduate programs to both men and women. There are more than 2,000 undergraduate women, and over 2,000 postgraduate students who enroll in this college every year. Simmons College offers a pioneering liberal arts program for its undergraduate students along with coeducational graduate programs in education, liberal arts, health sciences, social work, communications management and library and information science. In addition, the college’s MBA program is the first in the United States to be designed specifically for women.
Simmons College offers its graduate programs through the following schools:
The college sponsors athletics teams in a variety of sports including basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis and volleyball. The sports teams are called the Sharks and they compete in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, the North Atlantic Conference and the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Simmons College is in a large city, in Boston, MA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Simmons College earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at Simmons College. The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching and family and social work.
Simmons College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 500 to 600 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 480 and 590.
Some professors at Simmons College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Simmons College, in 2007, had 4,733 students (3,318 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is essentially female.
Most students at Simmons College attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Simmons College makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Division III Independents for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Simmons College Mission is rooted in the purpose for which the College was founded and is shaped by the College's evolution since then. Simmons College was founded in 1899 as a College designed to educate women for fulfilling careers and useful, independent lives. Today, the College continues its tradition of excellence through a focus on liberal arts and sciences and professional education in its undergraduate programs for women, and its graduate professional and liberal arts programs for women and men. Faculty and staff in all areas of the College, building upon their own scholarly accomplishment and continuing professional development, provide a student-centered environment and a curriculum that is comprehensive, integrated and constantly renewed."
More complete details are provided below.
Simmons College
300 the Fenway
Boston, MA 02115-5898
General Phone: (617) 521-2000
http://www.simmons.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 355 | special ed, education, elementary school teaching, school librarian, ESL instruction, educational administration, secondary teaching, special ed administration, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 332 | library science, English, sociology, history, political science, minority and gender studies, international relations, English language and literature, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 167 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 157 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 139 | social work |
| Business And Management | 118 | business management, marketing, small business operations, finance, retail, MIS, financial management, managerial economics |
| Media | 74 | communication studies, public relations |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 45 | nutrition sciences |
| Science | 39 | biochemistry, biopsychology, biology, genetics, chemistry, physics, chemistry courses |
| Medical Administration | 25 | health care administration, health services administration |
| Art Studies | 22 | arts management, art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
Number of programs and degrees for Simmons College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 873 | 23 |
| Bachelor's degree | 462 | 46 |
| Doctor's degree | 117 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 27 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 4 |
In 2007, Simmons College had a total enrollment of 4,733 students (3,318 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 32% |
| Graduate | 68% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50% |
| Connecticut | 10% |
| New Hampshire | 9% |
| Maine | 8% |
| Rhode Island | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| California | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Simmons College offers campus housing for 1,130 of its 3,318 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,937 | 1,686 | 57% | 479 | 28% |
| Women | 2,937 | 1,686 | 57% | 479 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,302 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,302 |
| Room and board | $ 11,138 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,024 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,938 |
Financial Aid:
Simmons College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 220800)
Simmons College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 60 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 59 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $96,869 | 31 | $98,569 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $82,093 | 36 | $79,890 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $63,338 | 65 | $63,795 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 12 | $56,926 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $77,800 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $79,106 | 147 | $74,795 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Urban Education and Leadership
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Library Science, Other
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Genetics, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Simmons College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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